UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2014
SNYDER’S-LANCE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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North Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | 0-398 (Commission File Number) | | 56-0292920 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Ste 900, Charlotte, NC (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | 28277 (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 554-1421 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 7, 2014, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Private Brands and two manufacturing facilities to Shearer's Foods, LLC.
A copy of the press release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company and includes cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated May 7, 2014, announcing that Snyder's-Lance, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to sell Private Brands and two manufacturing facilities. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | | | SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC. |
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| Date: May 7, 2014 | | | | | | By: | /s/ A. Zachary Smith III |
| | | | | | | | A. Zachary Smith III |
| | | | | | | | Chief General Counsel and Secretary |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC
EXHIBITS
CURRENT REPORT
ON
FORM 8-K
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| Date of Event Reported: | | Commission File No: |
| May 7, 2014 | | 0-398 |
SNYDER’S-LANCE, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated May 7, 2014, announcing that Snyder's-Lance, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to sell Private Brands and two manufacturing facilities. |
